Im thinking of buying a 47 chief to ride to rallys and around town as my second bike , does anyone have one of these?:)

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Just wondering if people love em or hate em. I'm sure they would make a 1000 mi ride interesting .

I have a friend that has a WWII indian completely stock that he rides in parades (also a harley)

While I've never owned a Vintage Indian I had the privalage to ride a friends 52 Cheif. With that big sprung saddle and todays better rodes a 1000 mile trip wouldn't be a problem. I had a a 48 WL 45 cubic inch Harley with a sprung seat and hardtail frame and it wasn't as smooth as the Indian and the only concern I had on long trips was keeping oil in it. But back then every brand of motorcycle leaked oil. I had a servicar transmission on my WL so I had reverse. That was years before the Goldwing even thought of it. It was tricky with the foot clutch.

I have a '57 Chief and she told me get outside and shovel some snow. Sorry! House bound today.

I have a '57 Chief and she told me get outside and shovel some snow. Sorry! House bound today.

Yeah, Mine is a Big Twin with wide open exhaust, lol